Hi, I’m looking to build a new PC server basically for local use (20TB for 1-2 users). I currently only need 2K stream but maybe future proof for H.265, 4K, and remote. I’ve built PCs for specific needs - office/3D design/gaming/etc and enjoy the building. I don’t want to throw together the “cheapes…

it depends how important speed is to you? am not talking Transcoding the videos to play on a client because that should be done on gpu its way faster than both of these cpu’s and I don’t think they can handle much. but transcoding audio will be only done on cpu ( as fast as I noticed and researche…

Thanks for the insightful advice! I haven’t decided yet but your points are solid.

Sorry but your answer concerning cpu’s is very wrong. The i3 10100 is faster than the 2600 on all benchmarks and only slightly slower than the 8700k. You can compare them in cpu userbenchmarks website. Plus transcoding works better on intel cpu’s due to QuickSync. But here GPU will be used anyway a…

from another recent similar post. [image] Server Build Recommendation for 4K Transcoding with Tone Mapping (AMD Ryzen vs. Intel Comet/Rocket Lake) Plex Media Server You have already answered the quicksync question about your 4790 with the chart you posted, you need at lea…

Thanks for the input. I picked the i3-10100 mostly for the reasons you mentioned. I actually just finished the build this week. Now I need a good starting guide on unraid. :slight_smile:

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TeknoJunky January 26, 2021, 2:15pm 5

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